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Definition of "legging" []

  • A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers. (noun)
  • Tight-fitting knit trousers, usually worn by women and children. (noun)
  • Warm outerwear trousers for children. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "legging" in a sentence
  • "The legging is a decent alternative for some women."
  • "They joined again, but Armstrong, having his doubts, resorted to foul play -- kicking or "legging," as the localism stands."
  • "I hadn't a rap in my pockets, but it was very near a 'legging' for me."